Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame
The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame is an organization dedicated to recognizing the cultural importance of the music of Hawaii and hula. Established in 1994, the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame promotes the appreciation and preservation of Hawaiian culture through educational programs and annual inductions honoring significant individuals, groups, institutions, chanters and songs.
Hawaii Ponoi by Kalakaua and Henri Berger
Image: Kalakaua, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (PP 96 12 009)
Image: Princess Liliuokalani, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (Bishop Museum)
Image: Likelike, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (PP 98 9.019)
The music of Hawaii includes an array of traditional and popular styles, ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to modern rock and hip hop. Styles like slack-key guitar are well known worldwide, while Hawaiian-tinged music is a frequent part of Hollywood soundtracks. Hawaii also made a contribution to country music with the introduction of the steel guitar. In addition, the music which began to be played by Puerto Ricans in Hawaii in the early 1900s is called cachi cachi music, on the islands of Hawaii.
Dancer with ʻuliʻuli, hula kahiko competition, Merrie Monarch Festival 2003
Hula performance at a ceremony depicting the turning over U.S. Navy control over the island of Kahoolawe to the state performed by Uncle Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Lili'uokalani
1913 sheet music cover